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Módulo de Aprendizaje para la Capacitación para el Trabajo de Inglés para Relaciones Laborales 3TRANSCRIPT
3 Reforma Integral de la Educación Media Superior
Tercer SemestreTercer Semestre
At the Hotel
capacitación para el trabajo
Inglés para Relaciones Laborales
capacitación para el trabajo
At the Hotel
Inglés para Relaciones Laborales
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERESDEL ESTADO DE SONORA
Director GeneralProfr. Julio Alfonso Martínez Romero
Director AcadémicoDr. Manuel Valenzuela Valenzuela
Director de Administración y FinanzasC.P. Jesús Urbano Limón Tapia
Director de PlaneaciónIng. Raúl Leonel Durazo Amaya
AT THE HOTELMódulo de Aprendizaje.Copyright 2014 por Colegio de Bachilleresdel Estado de Sonoratodos los derechos reservados.Primera edición 2014. Impreso en México.
DIRECCIÓN ACADÉMICADepartamento de Innovación yDesarrollo de la Práctica Docente.Blvd. Agustín de Vildósola, Sector Sur.Hermosillo, Sonora, México. C.P. 83280
COMISIÓN ELABORADORA
Elaboradores:Andrea Karenina Ruíz López
Revisión Disciplinaria:Viridiana Vidal Trasviña
Corrección de Estilo:Claudia Manzanera González
Diseño Gráfico:Yolanda Yajaira Carrasco Mendoza
Edición:Jesús Ramón Franco Hernández María Jesús Jiménez Duarte
Coordinación Técnica:Rubisela Morales Gispert
Supervisión Académica:Vanesa Guadalupe Angulo Benítez
Coordinación General:Dr. Manuel Valenzuela Valenzuela
Esta publicación se terminó de imprimir durante el mes de junio de 2014.Diseñada en Dirección Académica del Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Sonora.Blvd. Agustín de Vildósola, Sector Sur. Hermosillo, Sonora, México.La edición consta de 10,000 ejemplares.
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DATOS DEL ALUMNO
Nombre:
Plantel:
Grupo: Turno: Teléfono:
E-mail:
Domicilio:
COMPONENTE:FORMACIÓN PARA
EL TRABAJO
HORAS SEMANALES:03
CAPACITACIÓN PARA EL TRABAJO:INGLÉS PARA
RELACIONES LABORALES
CRÉDITOS:06
Emprender este nuevo reto educativo que se encuentra ante ti, es una oportunidad virtuosa para tu formación como ser humano comprometido con su entorno, para construir tu proyec-to de vida con bases académicas sólidas y una visión que amplíe tus horizontes.
Como joven adolescente y miembro activo de esta sociedad que se transforma, vives la bús-queda de trascender y ser reconocido por tus logros, y para ello el Colegio de Bachilleres será tu mejor aliado, ofreciéndote no sólo la atención cercana de nuestros docentes y personal administrativo, sino también, la infraestructura necesaria para desarrollar tus talentos y habi-lidades.
Tu decisión de ser parte de una institución de educación media superior que forma campeo-nes en las diversas ramas de conocimiento, el arte, la cultura y el deporte, es un gran mérito y te felicito por pertenecer a esta preparatoria líder en el Estado de Sonora.
Te invito a que te apliques con entusiasmo y verdadero compromiso en esta etapa fundamen-tal en tu formación, en donde se requiere del esfuerzo de todos: tu familia, tus maestros y el tuyo propio, para construir el Sonora Educado que no merecemos y que podemos juntos hacer posible.
El Colegio de Bachilleres tiene especial interés en ofrecerle los medios necesarios para formar-te como un estudiante íntegro y competente. Nos interesa proveerte de herramientas útiles, ya que la educación no sólo es acumular conocimiento, sino también implica prepararte para la interacción humana y social.
La práctica de los valores humanos, el uso de las nuevas tecnologías y tu inserción en la multi-disciplinariedad, serán ambiente propicio para construir en ti, un estudiante competitivo, con múltiples habilidades y destrezas personales, preparado para enfrentar los desafíos de la gran transformación que vive nuestro Estado.
Te exhorto a aprovechar al máximo esta gran oportunidad que tienes de sumarte a los jóve-nes mexicanos que se preparan para asumir otras responsabilidades futuras, orientadas a tu preparación profesional y que, con entusiasmo y empeño, culmines este ciclo visualizándote triunfador y exitoso.
Joven estudiante del COBACH:
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“Una competencia es la integración de habilidades, conocimientos y actitudes en un contexto específico”.
El enfoque en competencias considera que los conocimientos por sí mismos no son lo más importante, sino el uso que se hace de ellos en situaciones específicas de la vida personal, social y profesional. De este modo, las competencias requieren una base sólida de conocimientos y ciertas habilidades, los cuales se integran para un mismo propósito en un determinado contexto.
El presente Módulo de Aprendizaje de la asignatura de At the Hotel, es una herramienta de suma importancia, que propiciará tu desarrollo como persona visionaria, competente e innovadora, características que se estable-cen en los objetivos de la Reforma Integral de Educación Media Superior que actualmente se está implemen-tando a nivel nacional.
El Módulo de aprendizaje es uno de los apoyos didácticos que el Colegio de Bachilleres te ofrece con la inten-ción de estar acorde a los nuevos tiempos, a las nuevas políticas educativas, además de lo que demandan los escenarios local, nacional e internacional; el módulo se encuentra organizado a través de bloques de apren-dizaje y secuencias didácticas. Una secuencia didáctica es un conjunto de actividades, organizadas en tres momentos: Inicio, desarrollo y cierre. En el inicio desarrollarás actividades que te permitirán identificar y recu-perar las experiencias, los saberes, las preconcepciones y los conocimientos que ya has adquirido a través de tu formación, mismos que te ayudarán a abordar con facilidad el tema que se presenta en el desarrollo, donde realizarás actividades que introducen nuevos conocimientos dándote la oportunidad de contextualizarlos en situaciones de la vida cotidiana, con la finalidad de que tu aprendizaje sea significativo.
Posteriormente se encuentra el momento de cierre de la secuencia didáctica, donde integrarás todos los sabe-res que realizaste en las actividades de inicio y desarrollo.
En todas las actividades de los tres momentos se consideran los saberes conceptuales, procedimentales y actitudinales. De acuerdo a las características y del propósito de las actividades, éstas se desarrollan de forma individual, grupal o equipos.
Para el desarrollo del trabajo deberás utilizar diversos recursos, desde material bibliográfico, videos, investiga-ción de campo, etc.
La retroalimentación de tus conocimientos es de suma importancia, de ahí que se te invita a participar de forma activa cuando el docente lo indique, de esta forma aclararás dudas o bien fortalecerás lo aprendido; además en este momento, el docente podrá tener una visión general del logro de los aprendizajes del grupo.
Recuerda que la evaluación en el enfoque en competencias es un proceso continuo, que permite recabar evi-dencias a través de tu trabajo, donde se tomarán en cuenta los tres saberes: el conceptual, procedimental y actitudinal con el propósito de que apoyado por tu maestro mejores el aprendizaje. Es necesario que realices la autoevaluación, este ejercicio permite que valores tu actuación y reconozcas tus posibilidades, limitaciones y cambios necesarios para mejorar tu aprendizaje.
Así también, es recomendable la coevaluación, proceso donde de manera conjunta valoran su actuación, con la finalidad de fomentar la participación, reflexión y crítica ante situaciones de sus aprendizajes, promoviendo las actitudes de responsabilidad e integración del grupo.
Nuestra sociedad necesita individuos a nivel medio superior con conocimientos, habilidades, actitudes y va-lores, que les permitan integrarse y desarrollarse de manera satisfactoria en el mundo laboral o en su prepa-ración profesional. Para que contribuyas en ello, es indispensable que asumas una nueva visión y actitud en cuanto a tu rol, es decir, de ser receptor de contenidos, ahora construirás tu propio conocimiento a través de la problematización y contextualización de los mismos, situación que te permitirá: Aprender a conocer, aprender a hacer, aprender a ser y aprender a vivir juntos.
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BLO
CK 1
BLO
CK 2
Talking about hotels ......................................................................................... 15 Didactic Sequence 1. GOING ON VACATION ............................................................................. 17
Didactic Sequence 1. TYPES OF HOTELS ................................................................................ 29 There is / There are ................................................................................................................... 33
Didactic Sequence 3. COMPARING HOTELS ............................................................................... 36Hotel chain takeover .................................................................................................................... 36 Didactic Sequence 4. ¿WHERE IS THE HOTEL? .......................................................................... 45
Presentación del libro..................................................................................................................................... 7Glosario Icónico................................................................................................................................................. 10Normas Técnicas de Competencia Laboral ...................................................................................................... 11Descripción de la Capacitación para el Trabajo ......................................................................................... 12 Competencias Profesionales ........................................................................................................................ 13Mapa de contenido......................................................................................................................................... 14
At the Hotel ..................................................................................................... 61
Didactic Sequence 1. MAKING A RESERVATION ....................................................................... 63
Didactic Sequence 2. AT THE HOTEL ........................................................................................ 72
Didactic Sequence 3. DEALING WITH GUESTS’ REQUESTS ........................................................ 80
Didactic Sequence 4. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG ................................................................... 95
Didactic Sequence 5. CHECKING OUT .................................................................................... 102
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Con este gráfico identificarás las Actividades dentro del texto, con las cuales optimizarás los conocimientos aprendidos. Debajo del ícono sabrás la secuencia y blo-que al que pertenece y arriba si es individual, en equipo o grupal.
Íconos para indicar si una actividad es:
Individual En Equipo Grupal
El Portafolio de Evidencias lo encontrarás al finalizar cada bloque, aquí se especifica que actividades debes incluir y entregar a tu profesor para que te evalúe.
Con este ícono se muestra la Rúbrica de Evaluación de tu proyecto, donde se valorará tu desempeño.
En esta sección realizarás la Actividad Integradora, la cual será tu proyecto durante todo el semestre, pon-drás en práctica tus conocimientos y fortalecerás tu aprendizaje.
En este espacio encontrarás los Reactivos de Cierre, con los cuales reforzarás los conocimientos que adqui-riste durante el bloque y desarrollarás tus habilidades.
Representa la Evaluación Diagnóstica, la que te permi-tirá estar consciente de tus conocimientos acerca del tema a abordar.
Con esta ilustración localizaremos el Glosario, ya sea den-tro del texto o al final del libro. Será tu ayuda para conocer nuevos conceptos y comprender mejor las lecturas.
En este apartado encontrarás la Evaluación de Activi-dades, donde tu profesor calificará tu desempeño.
Útil para tener referencias sobre el contenido de tus libros, además que podrás utilizar la Bibliografía para tener más herramientas que perfeccionen tu desempeño académico.
Ícono de Autoevaluación en este espacio tendrás que evaluarte a ti mismo honestamente y te darás cuenta de los conocimientos que has adquirido así como de tus fallas. En Notas Enfáticas podrás encontrar contenido impor-
tante que complementará tu aprendizaje.
NOTE EMPHATIC
Ícono de Coevaluación, donde deberás evaluar a tu compañero y él te evaluará a ti.
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
INTEGRATING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 1SD1-B1
ACTIVITY EVALUATION
SELF-EVALUATION
CO-EVALUATION
EVALUATION RUBRIC
PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE
REVIEW
GLOSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Derivado de las constantes transformaciones que se están presentando en la organización del trabajo, han presentado cambios importantes respecto a los requerimientos del sector productivo para contratar a sus trabajadores. Con este propósito, desde hace algunos años grupos de empresarios, sindicatos y maestros, representantes de los diferentes sectores de la economía del país, se reunieron para definir las habilidades y conocimientos mínimos que debería poseer un trabajador para desarrollarse exitosamente en el mundo laboral. Estas habilidades y conocimientos (calificaciones) se expresan en documentos denominados Normas Técnicas de Competencia Laboral (NTCL).
Una NTCL está dividida en Unidades de competencia, y éstas a su vez, en elementos de competencia, de tal manera que un trabajador puede cumplir con los criterios que se establecen en todas sus Unidades por lo que se dice que posee la calificación completa, o cumple sólo con algunas de estas Unidades.
Es claro que las escuelas deben formar a sus estudiantes para dar respuesta a estas demandas, por ello, la Se-cretaría de Educación (SE) está llevando a cabo un proyecto muy importante para transformar sus programas de estudios denominada Reforma Integral de Educación Media Superior (RIEMS) bajo la modalidad de com-petencias: genéricas, disciplinares y profesionales, considerando los requerimientos definidos en las NTCL.
El COBACH no es ajeno a este proceso, y por esa razón está ofreciendo algunas capacitaciones con el nuevo enfoque de competencias laborales, donde especialistas del sector educativo apoyan con el desarrollo de ma-teriales didácticos que te ayudaran a adquirir las competencias que requieres para incursionar exitosamente en el mundo laboral.
12PRELIMINARES
Para dar continuidad a los trabajos propuestos por la Dirección General de Bachillerato (DGB), en los pro-gramas de formación para el trabajo (Capacitación de Inglés para Relaciones Laborales) y con el propósito de responder a las necesidades de información que requieren nuestros estudiantes, el presente módulo de aprendizaje tiene como objetivo acercarlos en un solo documento tanto elementos teóricos como ejercicios prácticos para dotarlos de los conocimientos que hoy en día requieren en el sector productivo y de esta manera ingresar al mercado laboral conforme a las exigencias de la globalización, o bien, continuar con su formación profesional.
En este contexto, los docentes del Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Sonora, se dieron a la tarea de elabo-rar este documento con contenidos propuestos por la DGB y que se encuentran vinculados con las Normas Técnicas de Competencia Laboral (NTCL), del Consejo de Normatización y Certificación de Competencia Labo-ral (CONOCER), dando como resultado este material acorde con las tendencias de las competencias laborales y del empleo en Sonora.
El módulo de aprendizaje aporta los elementos necesarios para desarrollar los conocimientos, habilidades, actitudes y valores de los estudiantes; provee de herramientas para lograr que el alumno adquiera los conoci-mientos que se pretende, apoyándolos en su crecimiento y desarrollo. Por otra parte, no deja de ser también un instrumento de gran utilidad para los docentes que imparten la capacitación de - - pues estandariza los contenidos en todos los planteles del Colegio.
Estos trabajos son parte también de los esfuerzos que realizan en COBACH y los docentes, en el proceso de mejora continua, necesarios para elevar la calidad de los servicios que presta como institución de educación media superior.
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COMPETENCIAS PROFESIONALES DE EGRESO
Durante el proceso de formación de los cuatro módulos, el estudiante desarrollará las siguientes competen-cias profesionales, correspondientes a la capacitación: Inglés para Relaciones Laborales.
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Identifica y emplea diversos tipos de documentos oficiales para el intercambio de información en una empresa.
Emplea técnicas de lectura para una mejor comprensión de documentos ofi-ciales y todo lo que esta requiera para un buen funcionamiento de ella.
Utiliza correctamente frases formales, para desenvolverse en el ámbito labo-ral, y en situaciones diversas.
Utiliza sus habilidades auditivas y comunicativas para entablar conversaciones reales y por vía telefónica.
Analiza los diversos problemas que pueden ocurrir en el ámbito laboral y pro-pone soluciones efectivas.
Demuestra sus conocimientos al desenvolverse efectivamente en una entre-vista de trabajo.
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AT THE HOTEL
Talking about Hotels
Use the future tense to talk about
vacation.
Use the language to talk about types of
hotels.
Use comparatives and superlatives to
compare hotels.
Use prepositions to go to a specific place.
Analyze and solve problems occurring
when making a reservation.
Use expressions to request different things
at a hotel.
Use expressions of annoyance and specific vocabulary to talk about
items that are not working properly.
Analyze and solve prob-lems occurring when
checking out.
At theHotel
Talking about hotels BLOCK 1
■ Use the future tense to talk about vacation.
■ Use the language to talk about types of hotels.
■ Use comparatives and superlatives to compare hotels.
■ Use prepositions to go to a specific place.
Contenido
Time assigned: 15 hours
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DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
Individual activity Answer the following questions.
1. What are you planning to do on your next vacation?
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__________________________________________________________________________________________2. Give a description of the place that you would like to visit.
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__________________________________________________________________________________________3. Do you prefer going on an exotic or relaxing trip? Why?
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__________________________________________________________________________________________4. Provide the location of the place that you would like to visit.
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Check how well you can do these things.
I can … Very well OK A little
Answer using the future tense.
Describe a place using adjectives.
Compare places.
Use prepositions of place.
SELF-EVALUATION
Final project presentation
At the end of this block, you will be creating a video including the content of block 1.
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Didactic Sequence 1GOING ON VACATION
Start Up Activities
ACTIVITY 1DS1-B1
Discussion Most popular places to go on vacation
Christ the RedeemerCopacabana BeachSugar Loaf Mountain
Christ the RedeemerCopacabana BeachSugar Loaf Mountain
Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe
What do you know about these places?
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__________________________________________________________________________________________Which place would you like to visit? Why?
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Part A. Read about Karen’s dream vacation.
ACTIVITY 2DS1-B1
What do you know about Greece? Would you like to travel to this place?
My Dream Vacation
My name is Karen and I am going to tell you about my dream vacation. I always dream about going to Greece. Maybe it is just in my imagination, but I have everything already planned.
I am going to go with my best friend and my sister, I´m going to leave Mexico City early in the morning. I´m going to arrive there during the morning of the next day be-cause I have to take different flights: first, from Mexico City to the Paris, then I’m going directly to Athens, Greece. I´m going to stay there for two weeks. I think, I will go to The Temple of the Olympian Zeus or I will try the exotic food.
Also, I’m going to visit The Parthenon which has to be amazing. I’m going to carry fresh clothes like shorts, san-dals and a big hat because I’m going to walk a lot. I am not going to buy many things because people say everything is very expensive I prefer to take a lot of pictures with my new camera and have fun with my best friend and my sister. I´m sure I´m going to enjoy my vacation a lot.
Part B. Answer the questions according to the reading.
1. Where is Karen going to go? ________________________________________________________________
2. Who is Karen going with? __________________________________________________________________
3. How long is Karen going to stay there? ________________________________________________________
4. What kind of clothing is Karen going to carry? __________________________________________________
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5. How is Karen going to get there? _____________________________________________________________
6. Which activities is she going to do there? ______________________________________________________
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Match the words to the pictures.
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ACTIVITY 3DS1-B1
Do you have a dream vacation? Share your answers with your classmates.
Write an e-mail to a friend telling him/her about your dream vacation.
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Match the words to the pictures.
ACTIVITY 4DS1-B1
1 tourist
2 sleeping bag
3 hotel
4 packing
5 sunbathing
6 cruise
7 tent
8 seaside
9 suitcase
10 travel guide
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What do I need to pack? Check ( ) the things that you need for your dream vacation. Add more things to each category.
ACTIVITY 5DS1-B1
Photo IDPassport Insurance informationFlight confirmation________________________________________________
ToothbrushDeodorantShampooBar soap ____________________________________________________________
ItineraryMapsPhone chargerMemory card____________________________________________________________IM
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CLO
THES
PERS
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TRAV
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DOCasual shoes
Light jacketPajamasSocks____________________________________________________________
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Development Activities
ACTIVITY 6DS1-B1
1. Molly feels very happy about staying in a vacation rental.
2. The vacation rental doesn’t include all the hotel services. 3. The price is affordable since it includes the taxes.
4. They already rented the place.
Read the conversation.
George: I’m kind of nervous staying in a vacation rental for the first time.
Molly: Don’t worry. Before I booked this unit, I checked it out thoroughly. It’s pet-friendly and kid-friendly, and it sleeps six, so it’ll be perfect for the whole family.
George: But there won’t be the same amenities or services as a hotel.
Molly: We won’t need any of those. Just think, we’ll have the run of the place and there are no adjoining units. The proximity to town is great and I got a last-minute price that’s even lower than their low season rate. George: Everything sounds good, but…
Molly: It’ll be our home away from home. Units this close to the beach are scarce, and this one is really afforda-ble.
George: A little too affordable, if you ask me. You said that it’s just $60 a night?
Molly: That’s right.
George: Are there any taxes or cleaning fees?
Molly: I didn’t ask about that.
George: Do they require a refundable deposit?
Molly: I didn’t check that either.
George: Then maybe it’s too good to be true. Before we get too excited, let’s go read the fine print.
Check the answers. TRUE FALSE
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ACTIVITY 7DS1-B1
Grammar
Future tense. We can talk about the future using be
going to or will.
USEBe going to when:
USEWill for:
1. You talk about future plans and intentions.
2. You feel certain about something and you have evidence.
1. Predictions and expectations. 2. Immediate decisions about future
actions.
Part A. Write five questions to ask your partner about his/her future plans for:
•Tomorrow•Next weekend•Next week•Next month
1. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
2. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
3. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
4. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
5. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
Part B. Ask your partner the previous questions.
Pair work
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Part A. Read the text about the Maldives.
The Magnificent Maldives
The Maldives are a group of very small island in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. It has the smallest population of any Asian countries. There are about 1200 islands and there are people living on 200 of
them. About 400,000 people live in the Maldives and 75,000 of them are on the capital island, Malé. Malé is different from the other islands in the Maldives, because it doesn’t have any beaches. In fact, there is a small wall that goes around the whole island.
Eighty-seven of the islands in the Maldives have diffe-rent types of hotels on them, so tourists can go and enjoy their holidays. They can even stay in a small
cabin right over the water.
It is very easy to get around the islands. When you arrive on the airport island, you can take a dhoni and go to Malѐ. This is a small boat used for trans-portation around the islands. Dhoni taxis go from the airport island to the capital island every fifteen minutes and after midnight every half an hour. You can use these boats to visit other islands, too.
The Maldives are a popular place for scuba diving because there are many wonderful fish in the water to see. Also, the water is very clear so when you are underwater you can see for more than 50 meters! There are many professional diving schools with ins-tructors. They speak many languages, so you can find someone to help you. Of course, that’s not all you can do on these beautiful islands. You can go whale and dolphin watching, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, hiking or explore the towns.
ACTIVITY 8DS1-B1
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Part B. Answer the questions about the Maldives.
1. How many islands are there in the Maldives?
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2. What’s the population of the Maldives?
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3. What’s the capital of the Maldives?
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4. Does Malé have beautiful beaches?
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5. How can you go from one island to another?
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6. How many meters can you see underwater?
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7. What sports can you do in the Maldives?
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Part A. Imagine you have just won a free trip to go on your dream vacation. Write a paragraph about the trip you are planning base on the following questions.
Where will you go?When are you leaving?What places are you going to visit?How many days will you spend in those pla-ces?Where will you be staying? What things are you going to pack?
Part B. Team work Elaborate a poster including the information of your plan. Present it to your classmates.
ACTIVITY 9DS1-B1
Pair work
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ChecklistEvaluate your poster using the following checklist.
Content Organization Visual aids Delivery
I used an effective and appropriate attention-getting device.
I used supportive details.
The information I gave was useful to others.
The information and arguments were easy to follow.
I was well informed on my topic.
I organized ideas in a meaningful way.
The body of the presentation contained support for the main points.
Ideas flowed logically from one point to the next.
A strong conclusion was presented.
Visual aids were used during the speech.
Visual aids were creative.
Visual aids were easily viewed or read by the entire audience.
Visual aids contained no spelling or grammar mistakes.
I maintained eye-contact most of the time.
My pronunciation was clear and easy to understand.
My volume was not too loud or too soft.
I used notes sparingly; I did not read from them.
I maintained good posture.
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Now that you have planned your dream vacation, the next step is to look for the best hotel option.
What types of hotels do you know?
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What are their characteristics?
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Didactic Sequence 1TYPES OF HOTELS
Start Up Activities
ACTIVITY 1DS2-B1
Pair work
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai
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Read the information about famous hotels. Discuss it with your classmates.
Do you know any famous hotel? Why is it famous?
ACTIVITY 2DS2-B1
Group activity
Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
This sail-like structure hotel is 321 meters high. It considered the most lu-
xurious hotel in the world because of its extraordinary services. Burj Al Arab offers
202 luxurious duplex suites, personalized butler service, eight restaurants and
bars, four swimming pools, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, and helicopter
service, and a private beach exclusively for its guests.
Four seasons George V, Paris, France
The most important features of this luxurious hotel are the 244 rooms
and suites, its flower décor everywhe-re, extravagant chandeliers, private terra-
ces and spectacular views just off the Champs-Elysées. Its Empire Suite is
an elegant honor to Napoleon and Josephine.
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, India
This legendary hotel consists of 560
rooms including 44 suites. It blends the old-world elegance and modern facilities.
This hotel has become a favorite destination for business travelers as well as persona-
lities from across the world.
The Ritz London, England
Ritz stands for stylish, elegant, and ostentatiously rich. This hotel is su-
rrounded by elegant excess in the style of Luis XVI. There are mirrors everywhere,
fountains, and statues. As part of its ser-vices, it offers a ride in the Ritz-Blue
Rolls Royce Phantom.
What makes these hotels famous?
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What do they offer? What are their services?
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Development Activities
Group activity
Part A. What features do you expect a good hotel to provide? Check ( ) the characteristics you expect. Add more to the list.
Part B. Write the types of hotels using the words from the box.
widescreen television historic architecture swimming pool
Wi-Fi beautiful surroundings fitness rooms
24-hour room service convenient location sauna
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ACTIVITY 3DS2-B1
hostal / resort hotel / bed and breakfast hotel /business hotel / casino hotel / suite hotel
Types of hotel Characteristics Services and amenities
Hotel for travelers who are in town for business.
Newspaper, morning coffee, personal computer, Wi-Fi and fax machines
These hotels have guestrooms with a living room and a separate bedroom.
Pool, spa, restaurants, housekeeping, personalized service.
They offer long-term or permanent accommodation.
Living room, bedroom, kitchen, housekeeping, laundry, telephone.
These hotels are usually located in exotic places.
Golf, tennis, sailing, skiing, swimming.
Known as ‘Home Stays’ in which the owner is responsible of serving breakfast to guests.
Breakfast, private bathrooms and bedrooms.
Offering gambling facilities and other entertainments.
Gambling facilities, shows, transportation.
They tend to be cheaper than hotels.
Private bedrooms, linen, shared bathroom.
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These are some of the most common services and amenities of a hotel.
Add to the list more examples of your own.
ACTIVITY 4DS2-B1
ACTIVITY 5DS2-B1
In-Room amenities Facilities Services
Air conditioningKitchenette____________________________________________________________________________________________________
LaundryPool________________________________________________________________________________________________
Airport shuttleDry cleaning________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hotels offer a different variety of amenities and services. Can you guess what amenity each symbol represents?
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ACTIVITY 5DS2-B1
Grammar
There is / There are for describing
We use there is or there are to describe things and people. USE:
There is singular things/people There are plural things/people
Examples: There is a restaurant in this hotel.
There are two pools inside the hotel.
Write sentences using there is/there are using the information below.
Hotel 1
• Wi-Fi connection• One restaurant
• Two pools• One fitness room
Hotel 2
• Laundry service• Airport shuttle service
• Two restaurants• A souvenir store
Hotel 1
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Hotel 2
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Create a hotel brochure including the hotel accommodations, services, and amenities. Include the symbols for the same amenities.
ACTIVITY 6DS2-B1
Brochure rubric Check your work based on the following rubric.
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Content Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
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Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Collaboration with Peers
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group.
Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group.
Comprehension Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Enthusiasm Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.
Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
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Didactic Sequence 3COMPARING HOTELS
Start Up Activities
ACTIVITY 1DS3-B1
Hotel description What this hotel looks like? Write a list of words to describe the hotel.
Describing words
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Read the article about hotel globalization.
Hotel chain takeover
Travelers get off long-haul flights and receive a carefully prepared welcome at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney. Receptionists offer refreshments suitable for the time zone which guests have just come from. It is early afternoon in Sydney’s high summer, but they greet British businessmen suffering from jetlag with a breakfast of toast, marmalade and cornflakes.
The hotel chain even checks its worldwide database of guests to anticipate which newspaper each customer takes, in order to offer a ‘local equivalent’.
ACTIVITY 2DS3-B1
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The hotel industry is becoming more and more globalized. International chains are encircling the world, taking over local operators. In the US, 75% of hotels have a well-known brand, compared with just 25% in Europe. Size is becoming more important as customer expectation rise. International business travelers want Internet connection, widescreen televisions and push-button blinds in every room.
They want faxes delivered to their rooms at all hours of the night and the ability to order foie gras at four o’clock in the morning. This means employing more staff than most independent operators can afford.
Between a third and half of hotels’ revenue comes from food and drink, but these only contribute 20% to 30% of profit. The real profits come from the rooms, so for most operators the principal objective is to improve occupancy. Loyalty card schemes are becoming increasingly elaborate. They can record guests’ preferences for well-cooked steak, ground-floor rooms or feather-free pillows.
However, there are limits to the internationalization of European hotels. It’s much simpler to build hotels in the US. If you want a hotel, you can just build it. In Europe there are fewer opportunities for construction, so there are more conversions. Converted buildings aren’t as easy to adapt to the US chain model as new buildings because the rooms are different shapes and sizes, so the standard ‘template’ doesn’t work.
It is difficult to turn a seventeenth century castle into a Holiday Inn, so some independent operators still pros-per. That is bad news for the ideal guest of a multinational chain. He likes to wake up anywhere in the world in the knowledge that the bathroom is on the left, the blinds are blue and the phone is on the wall, six and a half inches above the bedside table.
Decide if the following statements are true or false.
1. InterContinental Hotels keep worldwide record on client preferences.
2. Most independent hotels can’t afford sufficient staff to provide the services of a multinational hotel chain. 3. Hotels make most of their money from food and drink.
4. American clients are more used to ‘brand name’ hotel chains.
5. In Europe it is more difficult to build hotels than in the USA.
6. A seventeenth century castle is an ideal site for a multinational chain hotel.
TRUE FALSE
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Development Activities
ACTIVITY 3DS3-B1
After reading the article ‘Hotel chain takeover,’ write sentences comparing the American and European hotels.
American hotels
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European hotels
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Grammar
Adjectives are used to describe places, people, animals, and things. There are some words that are often used to describe places, items, or services.
Example: The hotel has a fast Wi-Fi connection.
Sometimes you may want to compare things in a hotel such as, services, prices, and amenities among others. In these cases we can use comparatives and superlatives.
Example: The Sheraton Hotel is cheaper than the Hilton hotel. This hotel is the most expensive of all.
We form the comparative or superlative forms of short adjectives by adding -er or -est.
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Just add -er or -est to the end of the adjective, for example:
Adjective Comparative Superlative
quick quicker quickest
great greater greatest
full fuller fullest
There are some exceptions
If the adjective ends in:
do this: and add:
For example:
consonant + -y change the -y to an -i -er-est
happy > happier > happiest
consonant + -e remove the -e late > later > latest
consonant + vowel + consonant
double the last letter hot > hotter > hottest
Note: adjectives ending in -l are regular, except: cruel crueller cruellest
Here you have a list of adjectives that you can use when describing a place.
Adjectives list
big beautiful comfortable spacious cold
small convenient luxurious close warm
dirty quiet noisy far efficient
clean expensive old near quick
new cheap high low safe
simple wonderful modern fast interesting
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Complete the chart with comparative or superlative forms.
ACTIVITY 4DS3-B1
ACTIVITY 5DS3-B1
Adjective Comparative Superlative
close
more expensive
the newest
beautiful
bigger
the smallest
good
cheaper
the most convenient
spacious
further/farther
the hottest
Part A. Discuss with your partner the information about these three hotels.
Pair work
Casino del Sol Resort
• 215 rooms• 15 miles from the airport • $ 109 per night • 6 restaurants and a coffee shop • Built in 2000
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Part B. Write sentences comparing the hotels.
Marriot Hotel
• 250 rooms• 5 miles from the airport• 90 per night• Spa facilities • Built in 2005
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
92 rooms20 miles from the airport 65 per night Close to the University of ArizonaBuilt in 1998
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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4._________________________________________________________________________________________
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Pair work
Role play
Student A
Look at the chart below. Your partner has the missing information. Ask questions to complete the tables.
ACTIVITY 6DS3-B1
The six biggest hotel chains ranked by number of rooms Company Country Number or rooms
1. Cendant Corporation
USA 542,630
2.
3. Marriot International
USA
4. Accor France 354,652
5.
6. Best Western 313,247
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Student B
Look at the chart below. Your partner has the missing information. Ask questions to complete the tables.
The six biggest hotel chains ranked by number of rooms
Company Country Number or rooms
1.
2. Bass Hotels / Resorts
UK 471,680
3. Marriot International
355,900
4.
5. Choice Hotels USA 338,254
6. Best Western USA
Role play Team Work: Observation Feedback
OBSERVATION YOUR COMMENTS
To what extent were aims/objectives/process agreed as to how they will tackle the task?
How did they split the roles – e.g. Who leads? Who is the timekeeper?
Who contributed the most / least? Did anyone dominate?
How did the team receive suggestions? Who suggested ideas and how were they received?
Was everyone kept informed of progress/ involvement in the project?
How well did team members support each other?
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Closing Activities
ACTIVITY 7DS3-B1
Imagine that you are the new owner of a hotel. First decide what kind of hotel you want it to be. Then decide where it is located, what it looks like, and what amenities/facilities it has.
Type of hotel:
Amenities/facilities:
Description:
Location:
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ACTIVITY 1DS4-B1
Didactic Sequence 4WHERE IS THE HOTEL?
Start Up Activities
Places and things Match the things with the places where you can get them.
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Listen to the conversation. Practice with your partner.
Woman: Excuse me. Can you help me? Is there a bank around here?
Man: A bank? Let me think. Hmm. I’m sorry. I don’t think so.
Woman: Oh no. I need to make a deposit.
Man: Well, there’s an ATM on Park Street.
Woman: Where on Park Street?
Man: It’s across from the post office.
Woman: Across from the post office?
Man: Yes, it’s next to the coffee shop. You can’t miss it.
Woman: Thanks a lot.
ACTIVITY 2DS4-B1
Pair work
Development Activities
Grammar
Prepositions of place Prepositions can show places. They can tell you where someone or something is.
on inon the corner of betweenacross from atnext to in front ofbehind on top of under near
Examples: The restaurant is on Queen Avenue. The department store is next to the bookstore. The hotel is across from the park.
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ACTIVITY 3DS4-B1
Use the picture to fill in the spaces with the correct preposition.
1. The lamp is _______________ the drawer chest.
2. The bed is ________________ the drawer chest.
3. The drawer chest is _______________ the heating.
4. The painting is _____________ the wall.
5. The air conditioner is _____________ the room.
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Design the room of a hotel. Use prepositions of place to write sentences about the things in the room.
ACTIVITY 4DS4-B1
Example: The bedside table is next to the bed.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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ACTIVITY 5DS3-B1
Part A. Imagine that you are a tourist and you want to visit different places in the city. Work with a partner and ask for directions. Use the following phrases.
Part B. Look at the map. Answer the following questions.
Pair work
How to ask for directions How to give directions
How can I get to…?How do I get to …?Where is _______?Is there a _______ near here?
Walk up/Go up …Walk down/Go down …Turn right on …Turn left on …Go straight on ……on the right/left.
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Draw a map of your neighborhood. Take turns asking for directions. Pair work
ACTIVITY 2DS4-B1
1. I am at the Italian Restaurant. How do I get to the bank?
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2. Where is the theater? __________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I am at hotel. How can I get to the hospital?
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4. I am at the park. Is there a music shop near? Where is it?__________________________________________________________________________________________
5. I am at the Shopping Center. How do I get to the bus stop?
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ChecklistMark YES or NO to assess your performance.
1. I listened respectfully. YES NO
2. I take turns. YES NO
3. I take responsibility. YES NO
4. I stay on task and work cooperatively. YES NO
5. I use language correctly. YES NO
Write a postcard to a friend telling him/her where you are going on your next trip.
1. Write about your next summer vacation. 1. Describe the place. 2. Compare hotels that you are interested in. 3. Indicate the places that are near the hotels.
REVIEW
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INTEGRATING ACTIVITY
Get in teams of 5 or 6 and create a video to practice the content of block 1.
Consider the following topics:
• Planning a trip to go on vacation• Comparing hotels • Talking about hotel services and accommodations• Asking for directions
Don’t forget to use the appropriate vocabulary for these topics.
Content 1 2 3
Overall effectiveness of video
Video was not visually interesting. Did not show much imagination. Did not convey information.
Video was effective or appealing, but not both.
Video was effective, informative and appealing.
Effectiveness of Introduction
Viewer had little good reason to keep watching.
Viewer was fairly well interested by the introduction.
Viewer was hooked from the beginning of the video and kept interest throughout.
Completion of assignment
Few elements of the assignment were addressed satisfactorily.
Most of the elements of the assignment were addressed satisfactorily.
All elements of the assignment were addressed satisfactorily.
Indication of Thinking and Learning
There was little indication of imagination, creativity, research, and thoughtfulness in the video.
Video showed a basic command of the subject, but lacked creativity and thoughtfulness.
Video showed creativity, motivation, and critical-thinking. The presenters clearly had an understanding of the topic.
Use of Media Resources: (music, text, voice, pictures, video)
Little use was made of media resources. Video would have benefited from more diverse media.
Media resources were present but not always balanced.
Media resources were well-balanced. All media was relevant to the purpose of the video.
INTEGRATING ACTIVITY - EVALUATION RUBRIC
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Plan with a focus statement, script, and storyboard.
Group did not complete a plan before filming and editing.
Group completed a plan that was mostly followed during project.
Group completed a well-organized plan that was successfully followed during project.
Group Participation
Work was dominated by individual(s).
Most of the group had a meaningful role in the project.
All members of the group had an equal and meaningful role in all aspects of the project.
Total points: ____________
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Block 1 Didactic sequence 1
Write an ending to each sentence.
Example: I like to travel alone but sometimes I travel with other people.
1. I like to travel alone…
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2. The last place on earth…
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3. When I fly…
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4. I’d much rather walk around a museum…
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5. My advice is to travel in the fall…
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6. If you could go anywhere in the world…
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7. I never forget to bring my towel when I travel…
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8. I spent too much time on the beach…
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9. I just love tasting all the new foods…
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10. There’s no way one suitcase…
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APPENDIX 1 - PORTFOLIO
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APPENDIX 2 - PORTFOLIO
Block 1Didactic sequence 2
Types of hotels
Match the types of hotel with its description.
1. Bunker hotels ____
2. Cave hotels ____
3. Capsule hotels ____
4. Ice and snow hotels ____
5. Garden hotels ____
6. Treehouse hotels ____
7. Underwater hotels ____
8. Resort hotels ____
9. Railway hotels ____
10. Motels ____
11. Palace ____
a) A type of economical hotel that are found in Japan, where people sleep in stacks of rectangular containers.
b) A hotel which is for a short stay for motorists on long journeys. It has direct access from the room to the vehicle and is built close to major roads.
c) A type of environment friendly hotel built in trees.
d) Former nuclear shelters transformed into hotels.
e) Great for families, they provide activities, swimming pools and bu-ffets.
f) They melt every spring and are rebuilt each winter.
g) Built into natural cave formations, some with rooms underground or into the remains of mines.
h) Highly luxurious hotels that provide many services.
i) Hotels that are under the sea level with views on exotic fish.
j) They are or were mostly, but not exclusively, used by those travelling by rail.
k) Famous for their gardens before they became hotels.
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Block 1 Didactic sequence 3
Comparisons Fill in the blanks using the words below.
1. Could you tell the _____________ between a red and a _________ wine?2. Which one of these ____________ is ____________ - the pie or the chocolate mousse?
3. Which city _________ ________ to Karon- Patong or Phuket Town?4. Is the _____________ or lemonade drink more _____________.5. 58 baht for a _____________ of water! I can get it much _____________ at 7-11.
6. Which ones do you like ___________, the light blue or dark blue _________ on these sunglasses?
7. I can’t decide which hat to buy. The red one is more ______________, but it is also __________ expensive.
8. I like the __________ coat much better, don’t you? It looks much ___________.
9. Why don’t you buy the ___________elephant instead? It looks much more_______________ than the monkey or lion and the craftsmanship is much more______________.
10. I prefer American guests. Although The British are more ____________, theAmericans are better __________.
APPENDIX 3 - PORTFOLIO
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APPENDIX 4 - PORTFOLIO
Block 1Didactic sequence 4
Student A Part A. Your partner asks for directions to four places. Use prepositions to indicate the location of these places.
Part B. Write the directions that you partner provided you. Include two more of your own.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX 4 - PORTFOLIO
Block 1Didactic sequence 4
Student B Part A. Your partner asks for directions to four places. Use prepositions to indicate the location of these places.
Part B. Write the directions that you partner provided you. Include two more of your own.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Criteria 3 2 1 Score
Completeness All entries are completed and organized correctly.
All entries are completed according to directions.
Some entries are missing or incomplete.
Format (spelling, punctuation, grammar)
Entries demonstrate high level of usage and writing skills.
Entries are error free.
Entries contain several written or proofreading errors.
Knowledge of concepts
Entries reflect evaluation and application.
Entries reflect analysis and synthesis.
Entries reflect recall and comprehension.
Process Entries reflect advanced understanding and transfer.
Entries reflect advanced understanding.
Entries reflect basic understanding.
PORTFOLIO RUBRIC
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Amenities _________________________________________________________________________
Adjoining units ____________________________________________________________________
Rate _____________________________________________________________________________
Cleaning fees ______________________________________________________________________
Refoundable deposit ________________________________________________________________
Fine print _________________________________________________________________________
hostal ____________________________________________________________________________
kitchenette ________________________________________________________________________
bellboys ___________________________________________________________________________
housekeeping maid _________________________________________________________________
butler service ______________________________________________________________________
home stay _________________________________________________________________________
long-haul flight _____________________________________________________________________
refreshment _______________________________________________________________________
time zone _________________________________________________________________________
jetlag ____________________________________________________________________________
encircling _________________________________________________________________________
foie gras __________________________________________________________________________
revenue __________________________________________________________________________
GLOSSARY
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■ Analyze and solve problems occurring when making a reservation.
■ Use expressions to request different things at a hotel.
■ Use expressions of annoyance and specific vocabulary to talk about items that are not working properly.
■ Analyze and solve problems occurring when checking out.
Contenido
Time assigned: 15 hours
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Answer the following questions.
1. What do you do when you first arrive at the hotel?
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2. Who do you usually meet at the reception?
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3. What do people do at the reception when they first arrive at the hotel?
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4. Have you ever checked into a hotel?
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5. What information do people usually fill into the form at the reception?
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6. What things do people usually take along when they travel?
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Self-assessmentCheck how well you can do these things.
I know… Very well OK A littlewhat to do when arriving at a hotel. what information is asked and answered. how to check in at a hotel. what things to carry when traveling.
Final project presentation
ACTIVITY 1SD1-B2
At the end of this block, you will be presenting a role play performing different situations in a hotel.
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
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Didactic Sequence 1MAKING A RESERVATION
Start Up Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD1-B2
Fill in the information to book a hotel room online. Use your own ideas.
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How to book a hotel
Have you or someone you know ever made a hotel reservation?
If you want to travel abroad you may need to make a hotel reservation. Before booking a hotel room, you need to identify your needs and expectations about the hotel. There are two ways to book a hotel room. You can do it online or by phone. But, do you know what steps to follow? Here you have some steps that can help you to complete the booking process:
1. Check rates. Try to book a hotel in advance of your departure date. 2. Use online sites to look for hotels in the city you are visiting. 3. Determine the type of room you need. 4. Identify what amenities you require to have. 5. Compare hotels’ rates and services. 6. Look at the virtual tours and photos online to get the idea of how the room looks like. 7. Book the hotel room by phone or online. 8. Print or write down the information of your reservation.
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Pair work Part A. Read and practice the conversation with a classmate.
A: Can I reserve a hotel room? B: I assure you that is not a problem. What is your full name, please?A: My name’s John Sandals.B: It’s a pleasure to assist you. Please tell me, when you will be needing the room, sir.A: If my plans don’t change, I’ll need a room from April 14th to April 17th. B: Sir, our room prices are slightly higher than you may have thought. Will that be okay? A: Tell me how much it will be, and I can tell you if it’s okay. B: Only $308 per night, before taxes, of course. A: $308 a night? That’s a fair price. B: Now, as for the room, sir, do you prefer smoking or nonsmoking? A: Nonsmoking, please. B: Nonsmoking. Now, sir, does a single queen-size bed meet your approval? A: I have absolutely no problem with that.B: Queen, nonsmoking. Okay, sir, your room is reserved. Now, would you give me your phone number?A: Not a problem. The number is 626-555-1739. B: Thank you for making a reservation with us. We look forward to seeing you in April!Part B. What type of information is needed when making a reservation? Complete the following chart.
Who is A? A: _____________________
Who is B? B: _____________________
Information Information
ACTIVITY 2SD1-B2
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Grammar
When making a reservation, different types of questions are asked.
Questions
Yes/No questions Wh-questions
Questions with Have Do you have any single rooms? What time do I have to check out? What time is breakfast?Questions with Be What is the price?Is breakfast included? What is your full name, please?Are there any tours from the hotel?
Questions with modals Can I reserve a room?
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Fill in the hotel reservation form.
Development Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD1-B1
Write 8 questions you would ask if you were booking a hotel room.
1. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
2. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
3._______________________________________________________________________________________?
4. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
5. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
6. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
7. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
8. _______________________________________________________________________________________?
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Pictionary
Cut out the pictures from the Appendix and paste them in the correct place.
front desk
to book
baggage
sheets
hotel manager
bellboys
double bed
kitchenette
ACTIVITY 2SD1-B2
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Listen to the conversation. Complete the sentences with the correct information. R: Receptionist C: Client
R: Good morning. You’re calling to The Grand Woodward Hotel. How can I help you? C: Hi, good morning. I’d like to make a reservation for the______________ in September. Do you have any _________________?R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that particular weekend. And what is the exact date of your arrival?C: The ___________________. R: How long will you be staying?C: I’ll be staying for __________________.R: How many people is the reservation for?C: There will be __________________.R: And would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed? C: A _________________, please.R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean?C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an _____________. What’s the rate for the room?R: Your room is __________________________ per night. Now what name will the reservation be listed under?C: David Thompson.R: Could you __________ your last name for me, please?C: Sure. T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N. R: And is there a phone number where you can be contacted?C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-18695.R: Great. Now I’ll need your _______________ information to reserve the room for you. What type of card is it?C: __________. The number is 987654321.R: And what is the name of the ________________?C: David H. Thompson. R: Alright, Mr. Thompson, your reservation has been made for the twenty-fourth of September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at _______________. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us. C: Great, thank you so much.R: My pleasure. We’ll see you in September, Mr. Thompson. Have a nice day.
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Create a dialogue between a guest and a receptionist making a reservation.
Closing Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD1-B2
Booking a hotel room
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Pair work Act out a conversation between a customer and a receptionist making a reservation. Use the information below.
1. I contributed with relevant ideas. 2. I stayed on topic.3. I was open-minded about different interpretations. 4. I encouraged participation. 5. I shared materials with my partner. 6. I listened carefully to my partner’s ideas. 7. I used my strengths to enhance the task.
1. concierge. __________________________________________________________________________2. rate. _______________________________________________________________________________3. departure. __________________________________________________________________________4. arrival. ____________________________________________________________________________5. continental breakfast. _________________________________________________________________6. full American breakfast. _______________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY 2SD1-B2
SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST
GLOSARY
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Didactic Sequence 2AT THE HOTEL
Start Up Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD2-B2
What other activities are performed by a hotel receptionist?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part A. Read the dialogue with a partner.
Front desk clerk: Hello. Welcome to The Sunland Hotel, ma’am.Guest: Thanks. I have a reservation. My name is Angela Robinson.Front desk clerk: I’m sorry. What’s your name again?Guest: It’s Angela Robinson. Front desk clerk: Could you spell your last name, please?Guest: Yes, it’s R-O-B-I-N-S-O-N.Front desk clerk: OK. Here it is, Mrs. Robinson. Your reservation is for three nights. Is that right?Guest: Yes, that’s correct.Front desk clerk: A smoking or a non-smoking room?Guest: Non-smoking, please.Front desk clerk: No problem. Here’s your key. You’re in Room 28.Guest: Thank you.Front desk clerk: You’re welcome. Enjoy your stay, Mrs. Robinson.
Part B. Look at the expressions and decide who would use these expressions.
Write (G) for Guest, (R) for Receptionist, or (B) for Both.
Useful expressions
Welcome to The Sunland Hotel, ma’am/sir. ________Could you spell your last name, please? ________Your reservation is for three nights ________Is that right? ________A smoking or a non-smoking room? ________Here’s your key. You‘re in room 28. ________ Enjoy your stay. ________
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Development Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD2-B2
Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.
Receptionist: Good morning, sir. Guest: ____________________________________________________Receptionist: _____________________________________________________ Guest: It’s James Carter.Receptionist: _____________________________________________________ Guest: Yes, that’s correct. Receptionist: _____________________________________________________ Guest: Non-smoking, please. Receptionist: _____________________________________________________ Guest: Thank you. Receptionist: _____________________________________________________
You’re welcome. Enjoy your stay. Your reservation is for one week. Is that right? A smoking or a non-smoking room?Here’s your key. You’re in room 19.I’m sorry. What’s your name again? Hello. I have a reservation. My name is James Carter.
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ACTIVITY 2SD2-B2
Rearrange the conversation so that it makes sense.
F= Front deskG= Guest
Number F G Sentences
Would you prefer a single or a double?12:00 a.m.? Thank you. Oh! And can I get a wake-up call for 5:30 a.m.? Yes, and how about a restaurant?
Great. What time does the restaurant close?
It’s $175.00 a night. How many nights will you be staying?
It’s H-A-R-P-E-R.
I’d like a room, please.
Great. I’ll pay with VISA then. What time is checkout?
How do you spell that, sir?So that’s H-A-R-P-E-R. How would you like to pay for the room?Do you accept VISA? There is a restaurant on the 2nd floor and there’s a café next to the lobby. Yes, we do. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Ex-press. A double, please. How much is that?
Check out is at 12:00 p.m. Your room number is 208. Is there anything else you would like to know?
OK. Two nights come to $350.00 plus tax. May I have you name please?
1 F Welcome to the Grand Hotel. May I help you? It closes at 12:00 a.m. Sure. No problem. Wake-up call for 5:30 a.m. Enjoy your stay. Two nights. It’s Harper. Ben Harper.
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Listen to the conversation carefully. Answer the following questions.
1. What are the problems with the man’s reservation? The hotel confused him with another guest. Rooms are overbooked for that evening. There are no more rooms available for five people. The price of the room is more than expected.
2. For what day did Mr. Nelson make a hotel reservation? The eighteenth The nineteenth The twentieth The twenty-first
3. What is taking place in the city that makes getting another room almost impossible? A marathon An outdoor music festival A conference Building renovation
4. How much is the total discount on the honeymoon suite after Mr. Nelson complains about the hotel service? 10% 15% 20% 25%
5. How does Mr. Nelson respond when the hotel clerk offers to provide him with a free room on his next visit? He thinks it will take a long time for him to receive the free coupon for the room. He feels he should first receive an apology from the manager for what has happened. He suggests that the hotel should give guests an additional 15% discount in cases like this. He implies that he might not visit them again because of the problem he has had.
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Closing Activities
Change the conversation to role-play checking into a hotel. Discuss room and bed types and ask about hotel facilities. Imagine the time now is 8:30 p.m. Use the pictures or your own ideas.
A: Hi, I’m checking in. The name’s ___________________________________B: Let’s see. That’s a ______________ for ______________ night(s). Non-smoking?A: ___________________________B: May I have your credit card?A: ___________________ By the way, is the __________________still open? B: _____________________________
Pool6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Business center9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sauna9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fitness center6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ACTIVITY 1SD2-B2
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Team work checklist Mark YES or NO to assess your performance.
1. We clearly understood the task. YES NO
2. We shared ideas openly. YES NO
3. We listened respectfully to each other’s ideas. YES NO
4. We were motivated to do our best. YES NO
5. We were on task during class preparation time. YES NO
6. We worked out differences of opinion in an appropriate manner. YES NO
7. We learned something meaningful during this task. YES NO
8. We are proud of the outcome of this task. YES NO
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ACTIVITY 2SD2-B2
PictionaryCut out the pictures from the Appendix and paste them in the correct place.
rollaway bed
housekeeping maid
vending machine
balcony
bedside table
rollaway bed
minibar
deposit
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Didactic Sequence 3DEALING WITH GUESTS’ REQUESTS
Start Up Activities
Guests’ requests
When staying at a hotel, guests make requests to ask for a specific service. This can include fresh towels, a restaurant reservation, or ordering dinner. However, there are times when some requests are unreasonable and outside the normal service. These range from arranging pedicure with fish to asking for 20 pounds of ice for penguins. Although some requests are over the top, we are going to practice the ones that are more commonly used.
Complete the chart with requests made by hotel guests. Use your own ideas. Then discuss them with your classmates.
What types of requests are asked at hotels?
Guests´ requests
ACTIVITY 1SD3-B2
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Practice the conversation with a partner. Underline the requests.
A: I’d like to order dinner.B: What would you like?A: I’d like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.B: I’m sorry. We’re currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?A: I’d prefer the filet, but the porterhouse will do.B: And may I suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?A: Normally, I would take you up on that suggestion, but just the champagne will do for tonight.B: Okay, no strawberries. Room service will be charged to your amenities account. Is that all right?A: That’s fine.B: It will be up shortly. Enjoy your food, sir.
ACTIVITY 2SD3-B2
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Development ActivitiesGrammar
Requests We use can, could, and would to ask people to do things.
Can you bring extra towels? Could you send me a bottle of water?Would you come and pick up the trash?
ResponsesYes sir, I’ll take care of that right away.I’ll attend to that immediately.I’m not sure; let me talk to my supervisor. I’ll be back in a momentOf course ma’am, I’ll get right on that.Certainly sir, I’ll be right back with that item.I’ll see if I can find some.I’ll get some right away.
ACTIVITY 1SD3-B2
Change the affirmative statements to questions. Use modals.
1. Bring the newspaper. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I need pillow cases. __________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I need more shampoo and soap. __________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Send me breakfast, please. __________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Wake me up at 6:30, please. __________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Send me a bottle of water. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part A. Write the names of the services and amenities under the correct picture. We need …
Could someone …
ACTIVITY 2SD3-B2
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Part B. Complete the statements with other items you know.
1. We need extra ____________________________________________________________________________.
2. We also need ____________________________________________________________________________.
3. Could someone pick up my _________________________________________________________________?
4. Could someone bring up ___________________________________________________________________?
5. Could someone take away the _______________________________________________________________?
Part C. Pair work. Practice with a partner a telephone conversation between a guest and the hotel staff. Take turns.
Ideas • dirty towels• breakfast/lunch/dinner• bags / luggage• a coffee maker• a rollaway bed• laudry bags• (your own idea) _____________________
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ACTIVITY 3SD3-B2
Write a guest’s request and a response for each category.
Front desk staff
Request: __________________________________________________________________________________
Response: _________________________________________________________________________________
Maintenance staff
Request: __________________________________________________________________________________
Response: _________________________________________________________________________________
Housekeeping staff
Request: __________________________________________________________________________________
Response: _________________________________________________________________________________
Spa staff
Request: __________________________________________________________________________________
Response: _________________________________________________________________________________
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ACTIVITY 4SD3-B2
Listen to the conversation. Underline the words and phrases which are different in the dialogue.
A: I need more amenities, please.B: Could you be a little more specific, sir?A: To be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.B: I understand. Now, you’re saying that you’ve already used up all your amenities?A: No! I’ve got all I need for my stay here.B: So, what’s the problem?A: I need souvenirs!B: You want some souvenirs!A: Yes, yes, souvenirs.B: But, sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items.A: That’s not the same thing. If you buy hotel souvenirs, they have no sentimental value.B: I understand, sir. I’ll call housekeeping. You’ll have your souvenirs shortly.
Portfolio
See Appendix 7
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ACTIVITY 5SD3-B2
Read the article.
Top hotels room service
Eating in fancy restaurants is one of the pleasures one can enjoy while traveling. However, there are some times for example after a tiring day, that people prefer eating in the comfort of their room. Nowadays, top hotels offer a five-star room service which can satisfy any taste. Guests can order sophisticated dishes made even by superstar chefs. Eating in is becoming the new eating out!
Here are some of the top hotel room services:
Chambers Hotel, New York, New York.
It is famous for its culinary artistic ability prepared by its resident chef, David Chang. His renowned dishes are Má Pêche, maitake mushrooms and black-bass tartare and gooseberries. He is the winner of multiple James Beard awards.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Chicago Illinois.
In this hotel, every guest room has its proper dining table where meals are served in elegant china.
Le Taha’a Island Resort and Spa Taha’a, French Polynesia.
Since most guests stay in individual overwater bungalows, their breakfast is delivered to their private deck by a ukulele player in a canoe.
The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado.
The staff at Little Nell will pack a gourmet picnic lunch to take along to your hotel activities such as horseback riding and mountaintop yoga.
Viceroy Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
With coconut and palm trees surrounding white beaches, hotel staff brings lunch on the beach to each suite’s palapa where guests can enjoy grilled lobster in total comfort with their toes nestled in the sand.
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The sentences below are false. Correct each sentence to make it true.
1. Now, the trend is to go to out and eat in a restaurant. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. The Waldorf Astoria is famous for its chef David Chang. __________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Guests from Le Taha’a Island Resort and Spa need to travel by canoe to get breakfast. __________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Guests from the Little Nell eat in restaurants at the top of the mountain. __________________________________________________________________________________________
5. The Viceroy Zihuatanejo offers lunch inside guests’ rooms. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Fill in the blanks the missing information.
Room service: Hello, room service.Customer: Hello, I’m calling from room __________________. I would like to order ___________________.Room Service: What would you like to order?Customer: I’d like the ________________________dinner, with ___________________ and ______________. Room Service: Would you care for something to ______________________ with dinner? Customer: Ah, yes a __________________________. Room Service: Any _______________________? Customer: A dish of _________________________________. Room Service: Thank you. We’ll bring it up in about ______________________________.
ACTIVITY 6SD3-B2
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PictionaryCut out the pictures from the Appendix and paste them in the correct place.
ACTIVITY 7SD3-B2
single bed
indoor pool
valet
sauna
ice machine
pillow cases
key
parking pass
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Organize the conversation in the correct order.
Number
Have you got ham and pickle, please?
Thank you. That’s great.
Oh, hello. Could I order some sandwiches please?
Oh, OK. Ham and coleslaw will be fine.
Good evening. Room service. Can I help you?
Yes please. A can of Coke.
Can I get you anything to drink, sir?
No, I’m sorry. We don’t have pickle. Can I offer you coleslaw instead?
Certainly, sir. What kind of sandwiches would you like?
You order will take about 15 minutes, sir.
ACTIVITY 1SD3-B2
Closing Activities
GLOSARY
1. overbooked. 2. medium rare. 3. porterhouse steak. 4. to charge. 5. souvenirs. 6. maitake murshrooms.7. tartare.8. china. 9. ukulele10. nestled.11. coleslaw.
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ACTIVITY 2SD3-B2
Work with a partner and create a menu of a hotel as part of its room service.
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ACTIVITY 3SD3-B2
Role-play a conversation between a guest and room service staff. Go around the classroom and practice with your classmates. Take turns. You can use your menu to order food.
RS: Hello, room service. How can I help you?G: Hi, I’d like …RS: What room number?
Self-assessment checklist
1 2 3 4 5
ContentAll pertinent pieces of information about the topics were presented.
The pieces of information gathered were credible and accurate.
Mechanics and grammarThe speech was easy to understand and words were spelled correctly.
The ideas were presented in a clear and organized manner.
CreativityThe graphics and materials used, helped in making the work appear attractive.
The material used was correct for the subject and helped the oral presentation.
Ideasbreakfast / lunch / dinne
dry cleaning servictax
wake-up callclean towels
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ACTIVITY 4SD3-B2
Elaborate a dialogue between a guest asking for room service and the hotel staff.
Services: ordering breakfast, asking for amenities, requesting a wake-up call.
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There will be inevitable times when guests have a problem about something and will complain about it. The kinds of problems and complaints that hotel employees are likely to encounter are as varied as the guests themselves.
Sometimes these complaints will be justified, such as being brought the wrong order in a restaurant, or not getting the kind of room that was booked or being overcharged for a service. Sometimes the complaints will be unreasonable, such as a guest demanding an upgraded room at no extra cost or becoming angry over a short delay.
Discuss with your classmates the following questions. Then, write the ideas.
What are the complaints that people normally have at the hotels?
________________________________________________________________________________________
Do people from some nationalities complain more than others?
________________________________________________________________________________________
Do people from some nationalities complain about the same things?
________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the most unusual complaint you have heard?
________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever complained about anything when staying at a hotel?
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Didactic Sequence 4WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
Start Up Activities
Whether the problem or complaint is justified or not it must be handled with dispatch and professionalism.
ACTIVITY 1SD4-B2
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Possible problems or complaints
Responses to problems or complaints
There are not enough towels in my room.The sink is leaking in the bathroom.This treadmill isn’t working properly.I specifically requested an ocean view, but the room I was given has a view of the pool.This soup is not warm enough.
______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
I’ll see that right away ma’am.I’ll correct the situation immediately, sir.I’m so sorry sir; that should never have happened.I’ll take care of that right away sir.
______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: Good evening.
B: Hello, my name is Nick Miller. I have a __________________.
A: Just a minute Mr. Miller. No, I’m ___________. There’s no reservation in that name.
B: Are you sure?
A: Yes, I’m _____________ so.
B: Oh dear. That’s strange. My _________________ doesn’t normally make these mistakes.
A: Well, don’t ____________. We do have a room. A ____________ on the fourth ___________.
B: Oh good. __________ ________ is it?
A: 110 dollars.
B: That’s fine.
A: Can I see your _________ _________, please?
B: Yeah. Here you are.
A: Thank you. Have _____ _________ _________.
ACTIVITY 2SD4-B2
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Number the lines of the dialogue in the correct order.
Reception. Can I help you? It’s my television. It doesn’t work. Thank you. I’ll wait then. That’s okay. Goodbye. It won’t be long. I’m really sorry about this. Oh dear. I’m sorry to hear that. What’s the matter? Yes, I’m afraid I have a small problem. Right, I see. I’ll ask someone to come up straight away.
Requests with modalsPolite requests
Can you bring my luggage please?
Could you come up and fix the faucet?
Would you bring another bowl of soup?
Would you mind cleaning the bathroom?
Less formal
More formal
Development Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD4-B2
GRAMMAR
Ways of complainingImpolite requests
Do you call this food?This is far too expensive. How can you offer such a bad connection?It tastes disgusting. I demand fresh towels. Look at this… it’s damaged!The … is overpriced.
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Write complaints about the following situations. Use polite (P) and impolite (I) requests.
• Bell Desk StaffGuest complains about scratched luggage.Guest complains that they waited for 10 minutes for a bell desk staff.
P: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I: ________________________________________________________________________________________
• Engineering/Maintenance StaffGuest complains of a broken TV.Guest complains that door to veranda is stuck.
P: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I: ________________________________________________________________________________________
• Food and Beverage StaffGuest complains that there’s a bug in the salad.Guest complains about slow service.
P: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I: ________________________________________________________________________________________
• Housekeeping StaffGuest complains about the room not being cleaned yet.Guest complains about running out of toilet paper.
P: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I: ________________________________________________________________________________________
• Kitchen StaffGuest complains about an undercooked fish.Guest complains about the soup being too salty.
P: ________________________________________________________________________________________
I: ________________________________________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY 2SD4-B2
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ACTIVITY 3SD4-B2
Work with a partner. Take turns being part of the hotel staff and the guest. Use the prompts below.
a) bedside light / not work d) data connection / plug broken b) bathroom / door locked e) heating / too hot c) next door room / very noisy f) shower / no hot water
Read the article written by a business man who travels a lot.
Do you agree with what he says? What things irritate you the most?
ACTIVITY 4SD4-B2
The four things that most irritate me about
hotels…
By Mr. Sorehead
I have a computer, a cell phone charger, a digital camera battery charger and need to plug in the iron. There are never enough electrical sockets. Why can’t they put power strips in every room to eliminate this annoying headache? They advertise nice views, but the desk in every room usually faces a wall. I don’t want to see a wall when writing a report or checking my e-mail. I always re-arrange the furniture so the desk looks out over the window. And $20 for parking! We pay super-high rates for download hotels in major cities, but then they also charge us daily parking prices of $20, $25 or even $30!Why do hotels always put perfumed hair products in the rooms? I don’t like going out for an appointment or out to dinner or a bar with my hair smelling like strawberries.
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Part A. Write a note to the maid about a problem.
ACTIVITY 1SD4-B2
Closing Activities
Part B. Exchange the note with a partner. Ask him/her to respond to it.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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GLOSARY
1. treadmill.2. scratched.3. veranda.4. undercooked.5. bedside light.6. heating7. electrical sockets.8. power strips.
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Discussion
The best experiences are often achieved when traveling by discovering new places, meeting new people, trying out new food and doing uncommon activities. We want to take back home memories besides taking pictures, these memories are called souvenirs. The word souvenir has its origin in the French language where it means to remember. Souvenirs can be bought for keeping it with oneself or for gifting it to others.
Here are the top 10 common souvenirs.
1. Magnets2. Hats and scarves3. Bags4. Jewelry5. Artifacts and Household Items6. Local dry food items IMG028 7. Posters, photos and postcards8. Local handicraft9. T-shirts10. Mugs and shot glasses
Do you buy souvenirs when you travel?
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What kind of souvenirs do you get? Why?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the most popular souvenirs bought in our country?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Didactic Sequence 5CHECKING OUT
Start Up Activities
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Part A. Listen to the conversation. Answer the questions below.
Receptionist: Hi there. Are you checking out now?
Guest: Yes, sorry. I know we’re a few minutes late.
Receptionist: That’s no problem. It’s always really busy at check out time anyway.
Guest: Oh, really. The last hotel we stayed in charged us for a late check out.
Receptionist: The hotel isn’t booked this week, so it’s not a problem. How was everything?
Guest: The room was great. The beds were really comfortable, and we weren’t expecting our own fridge.
Receptionist: I’m glad you liked it. Will you be putting this on your credit card?
Guest: No. I’ll pay cash.
Receptionist: OK. So the total comes to $125 including tax.
Guest: I thought it was $115 even. That’s what they said yesterday when we checked in.
Receptionist: Yes, but there is an extra room charge on your bill.
Guest: Oh, I forgot. My husband ordered a plate of nachos. Sorry.
Receptionist: No problem. So...from $140, here’s your change. Now, I’ll just need to ask you for your room keys.
Guest: Here they are. Thanks. Bye.
Reception: Please come back and stay again. Have a safe journey.
1. Why does the guest apologize when she arrives at the front desk?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following did the guest like about the hotel?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What was the guest charged for besides the room rate?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part B. Fill in the chart with phrases that are used when checking out.
Front desk receptionist Guest
1. Are you ready to check out?2. What room were you in?
3. ____________________________4. ____________________________5. ____________________________6. ____________________________7. ____________________________8. ____________________________
1. We're checking out of room 401.2. Sorry we're a bit late checking-out.3. ____________________________4. ____________________________5. ____________________________6. ____________________________7. ____________________________8. ____________________________
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Development Activities
Order the conversation. Write the sentences in the dialogue below.
• Of course you can. May I have your credit card, please?• Can I have your room number and name, please?• Thank you, you too. Good-bye• The total cost is 295. What is the extra 20 dollars for?• Here you are.• My room number is 426, and my name is Jess Smith.• I’d like to check out.• Can I pay with credit card?• That’s for the international phone call you made in the room.• Here is your receipt. Thank you, have a nice day.• Good afternoon, how may I help you?• Wait a moment, please. Here is your bill. Please check it to see if the amount is correct.
R= Receptionist G= Guest
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Create a conversation about checking out at a hotel.
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Pair work checklist Mark YES or NO to assess your performance.
1. We clearly understood the task. YES NO
2. We shared ideas openly. YES NO
3. We listened respectfully to each other’s ideas. YES NO
4. We were motivated to do our best. YES NO
5. We were on task during class preparation time. YES NO
6. We worked out differences of opinion in an appropriate manner. YES NO
7. We learned something meaningful during this task. YES NO
8. We are proud of the outcome of this task. YES NO
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Closing Activities
ACTIVITY 1SD5-B2
Complete the conversation. Write the missing information.
Receptionist: Good morning. May I help you?Guest: ____________________________________________________________________________________Receptionist: May I have your name and room, please? Guest: ____________________________________________________________________________________Receptionist: One moment, please. Here is your bill. Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?Guest: What is the 30 dollars for?Receptionist: _______________________________________________________________________________Guest: ____________________________________________________________________________________Receptionist: Certainly. May I have your ID, please?Guest: ____________________________________________________________________________________Receptionist: Here are your receipt and your change. Guest: Thank you.Receptionist: _______________________________________________________________________________
GLOSARY
1. overbooked. 2. room charge. 3. magnets.4. handicraft.
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EVALUATION OF BLOCK 2
Provide an answer to each sentence.
1. Things asked when making a reservation.
2. People you can ask for room service.
3. Things you may complain about.
4. Phrases used when checking out.
Get in teams of 5 or 6 and perform a role play to practice the content of block 2.
Consider the following topics:
• Making a reservation • Checking in • Room service• Complaining• Checking out
Don’t forget to use the appropriate vocabulary for these topics.
INTEGRATING ACTIVITY
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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Comprehension
Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.
Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.
ContentShows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Props
Student uses several props that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.
Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.
Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.
The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.
Use the following rubric to evaluate your Role-play.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
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Making a reservation
Fill in the chart with the correct information.
Documents Things & places in the building/bedroom/hotel People/jobs Things in the bedroom
ID card Elevator Bellboy Remote control
APPENDIX 5 - PORTFOLIO
Didactic Sequence 1BLOCK 2
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APPENDIX 6 - PORTFOLIO
Didactic Sequence 2BLOCK 2
At the hotel
Create the dialogue between a receptionist and a guest using these clues.
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APPENDIX 7 - PORTFOLIO
Didactic Sequence 3BLOCK 2
Dealing with guests’ requests
Write the correct word on the line that will complete the sentence.
tour noisy gym apron get like early seedsmind messy change freshly working room
arrange shampoo airline slices crib replace
1. Do you ______________ changing my _____________ reservation?
2. Could I get a _____________ put in my ________________ for the baby?
3. Could we _________________ rooms? Being so close to the elevator is too _____________.
4. Could you ____________ for a _______________ to Phi Phi Island for us?
5. I’d like to ______________ pancakes with bananas and peach _______________ on them?
6. I would ______________ extra soap and ________________ left in the room.
7. Could you _________________ the iron? It doesn’t seem to be ___________________.
8. Can I get a __________________ peeled and sliced apple with the ________________ removed?
9. My child is very______________. Could you make sure my child wears an _____________ when painting.
10. Is there any way to have the ________________ open a half an hour _______________?
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APPENDIX 8 - PORTFOLIO
Didactic Sequence 4BLOCK 2
Complete the sentences using the words from the box.
talking hurts tastes morning serve next bottlemoney this take complaining right happened me
funny terrible little neck pillow apologize waiting problem
1. Yes sir, I’ll ________________ care of that ________________ away.
2. I have a problem. This ______________ is much larger than what I am used to. As a result, my ____________
is very stiff this ___________. Could a get a smaller one?
3. What ______________ to my briefcase? I left it right _______________ to the chair and now it’s missing.
4. Excuse ____________, this spaghetti is _______________. It’s cold and the sauce ___________ like vinegar.
5. 20 dollars for a _____________ of water! Are you kidding me! That’s way too much ____________ just for
water.
6. Ouch! That ______________. Could you please use a ______________ less pressure?
7. I ______________, sir. Is _______________ better?
8. I’m sorry for being late ma’am, but I was _______________ with my supervisor. I hope it wasn’t a
________________.
9. Are you ever going to ________________ us our meal? We’ve been _________________ for over an hour.
10. Every one of that group from Germany is ____________________ about the accommodations.
They say that the rooms are too small and they smell __________________.
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Didactic Sequence 4BLOCK 2
When things go wrong
Match the appropriate responses with the questions by putting the correct number of the question on the line.
1. Could you use a little more ___ Really! That would be great. Ipressure? hate talking to airline personnel.
2. This bacon is not very crispy. I ___ I’ll send someone up right awayspecifically asked for very crispy and have it cleaned again.bacon.
3. Housekeeping did a very poor job ___ Thank you, I appreciate that. I’mof cleaning the bathroom. The tub surprised it gets that cold in here.is still filthy.
4. Mr. Kelly, did maintenance fix the ___ As you wish sir, how is this?problem with the sink yet?
5. Where’s my luggage? I was told it ___ We were playing tag out on thewould be here 15 minutes ago. lawn and she fell down. Fortunately, she wasn’t hurt.
6. Why is my child so dirty? She has ___ Thanks for bringing that to mymud all over her clothes. attention. Why don’t you use that one and I’ll have someone check this out.
7. This treadmill doesn’t seem to be ___ Of course ma’am. I’ll return it toworking properly. the chef immediately and have him heat it up.
8. I’d be happy to change the ___ Unfortunately no, they said theyreservation for you sir. have a couple of other jobs they have to complete first. It will be another 30 or 40 minutes.
9. This soup is very cold, could you ___ Let me look into that sir and I’llwarm it up. call you right back.
10. Here are the extra blankets you ___ I’m sorry about that sir. I’ll get yourequested sir. another order right away.
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CRITERIA 3 2 1 SCORE
Completeness Comprehension
All entries are completed and organized correctly.
All entries are completed according to directions.
Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Format (spelling,
punctuation, grammar)
Entries demonstrate high level of usage and writing skills.
Entries are error free.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Knowledge of concepts
Entries reflect evaluation and application.
Entries reflect analysis and synthesis.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
ProcessEntries reflect advanced understanding and transfer.
Entries reflect advanced understanding.
Entries reflect basic understanding.
Use the following rubric to evaluate your Role-play.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
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PICTIONARY
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